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Tips for safe driving in a big city
Driving in Biloxi can have its frustrations. However, driving in a city that's home to hundreds of thousands of people (or more) can be truly frightening if you don't do it often. If you've recently been in a car crash, you may still be nervous behind the wheel. The...
Can you sue for malpractice suffered in an emergency room?
If you go to an emergency room (ER) or take a loved one there, you likely aren't expecting the same level of personalized care that you receive in your doctor's office or if you checked in for a scheduled hospital stay. However, emergency room patients are entitled to...
Tips for a safe holiday road trip
Is your spouse one of those people who likes to drive as long as possible without stopping on a road trip? Do they prefer to skip the overnight hotel stays and meal breaks and just "push on through" until you reach your destination? Maybe you're the one in the family...
Far too many drivers are operating vehicles while distracted
Drivers on 1-10 who are going to and from the casinos in the Gulf Coast area must ensure that they are giving their full attention to driving duties. When they don't, they are putting other people at risk of suffering from injuries or death. Distracted driving is...
Woman sentenced for fatal high-speed police chase
A woman who killed another driver in a crash on Interstate 22 in Byhalia almost a year ago has been sentenced to a decade in prison. The crash occurred during a high-speed police chase through two counties in North Mississippi. The driver was charged with...
Can retailers be held liable for Black Friday violence?
Many retailers barely waited until Halloween was over to begin offering holiday deals. However, for many people, the Christmas shopping season doesn't truly begin until the official "Black Friday" on the day after Thanksgiving.Brick-and-mortar stores and shopping...
Why are some cars with auto braking stopping when they shouldn’t?
If you're shopping for a new car after being involved in a crash, you likely want one with all the safety features widely available on newer models to help you feel more secure as you get back on the road.One popular feature -- which will be standard in 2022 on most...
Why proper diagnosis of minor strokes is important
Strokes are the leading cause of serious, long-term disability and the third leading cause of death in this country. People who are fortunate enough to survive a stroke are often left paralyzed -- typically on one side of their body. Many stroke survivors' ability to...
What is ‘informed consent?’
As patients, it's ultimately our responsibility to make the decision about whether or how a medical condition will be treated. However, we have to be able to give "informed consent." That's where the doctor's responsibility comes in.Doctors are obligated to give their...
Pedestrian safety tips to keep you safe around Biloxi casinos
People come from all over to enjoy the nightlife and gambling opportunities that Biloxi offers. Whether you are a local resident blowing off some steam at the casino or a tourist from out of state, it's important that you take steps to protect yourself from the...